Badly Drawn Boy - The Hour of Bewilderbeast 2000 UK 1st VG+/VG+

BADLY DRAWN BOY - THE HOUR OF BEWILDERBEAST

Immerse yourself in the whimsical, patchwork chamber-folk wonderland of the turn of the century with this magnificent original vinyl pressing of The Hour of Bewilderbeast by Badly Drawn Boy. Serving as Damon Gough’s breathtaking, Mercury Prize-winning 2000 debut masterpiece, this phenomenal Twisted Nerve and XL Recordings production stands as a brilliant masterclass in lo-fi acoustic intimacy and ornate, cinematic instrumentation. The rich analog grooves deliver an incredibly warm and panoramic soundstage—driving seamlessly from the haunting, weeping French horn introduction of "The Shining" to the infectious, driving indie-pop syncopation of "Once Around the Block" and the driving, full-band rock stride of "Pissing in the Wind." Teeming with Gough's deeply conversational vocals, fragile acoustic fingerpicking, and the pristine, historic "Mike's - The Exchange" dead-wax lacquer cuts, every subtle room decay and tape echo leaps from your speakers with front-row studio realism. Housed in its iconic, beautifully textured illustration jacket showcasing his signature beanie hat, this beautifully preserved classic LP is an absolute, non-negotiable crown jewel for any serious British alternative archivist or high-fidelity vinyl collector.

2000 UK import/release by Twisted Nerveand XL Recordings, catalog # TNXLLP133, barcode #634904013318.  First pressing, made in England, pressed on 180g vinyl.

Sleeve and vinyl grade VG+.  In almost "like new" condition.  Small ding along top edge of sleeve, clean vinyl without issues.